Example carTowing for a 2002 Nissan Frontier
Towing for the 2002 Nissan Frontier: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Nissan Frontier for towing
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2002 Nissan Frontier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (16), fuel system (14) and steering (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V554000 | 2010-11-11 | steering:column | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2005. OVER TIME CORROSION MAY FORM IN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN JOINT AND LIMIT MOVEMENT OF THE... |
| 04V230000 | 2004-05-24 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. |
| 02V298000 | 2002-11-12 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGER, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS FULL THROTTLE IN LOW GEAR WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT FULLY WARMED UP AND AT COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, THE AMOUNT OF INTAKE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE AIR FLOW METER MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRESET DIAGNOSIS LIMIT... |
| 02V299000 | 2002-11-12 | suspension:rear | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR AXLE HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Frontier
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a tow on the 2002 Nissan Frontier, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Its 2.4L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
Stay on the road
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Talking to the shop
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Questions first?
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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